Fishko Files

In 1959, a British-made series was in full swing on American TV. So was the Hollywood Blacklist. Sara Fishko has the story of how the two came together. (Produced in 2010) Fishko Files  with Sara Fishko Assistant Producer: Olivia Briley Mix Engineer: Wayne Shulmister Editor: Karen Frillmann

March is Women's History Month , a perfect time for this archival Fishko Files - in which Ms. Sara Fishko relates the twists and turns in the story of the honorific "Ms." and how it finally broke through. (Produced in 2012) Fishko Files  with Sara Fishko Assistant Producer: Olivia Briley Mix Engineer: Wayne Shulmister Editor: Karen Frillmann

Often, dramatic biographical movies about artists can't help but strike a false note. After all - you don't get to see much art being made. WNYC's Sara Fishko points to one film - a documentary - that actually fills the screen with art in progress. (Produced in 2000) Henri-Georges Clouzot's 1956 documentary  The Mystery of Picasso  plays at March 1-7. Fishko Files  with Sara Fishko Assistant Producer: Olivia Briley Mix Engineer: Wayne Shulmister Editor: Karen Frillmann

It's 70 years since Oscar Peterson 's U.S. debut at Carnegie Hall. Not only that, but we're coming up on the centenary of Nat 'King' Cole . As WNYC's Sara Fishko tells us, the two musicians knew - and listened - to each other. More, in this episode of  Fishko Files . Six star pianists pay tribute to Oscar Peterson  Friday, February 22  and  Saturday, February 23  at . Nat 'King' Cole's centenary celebrations start March 5 with BMCC Tribeca's , hosted by Will Friedwald, on March 14 . marks the day of Cole's centenary,  March 17 , with a compilation of films also presented by Friedwald. Fishko Files  with Sara Fishko Assistant Producer: Olivia Briley Mix Engineer: Wayne Shulmister Editor: Karen Frillmann

As Lincoln's birthday gives way to Presidents' Day,  Fishko Files takes you back to the 1930s, when a remarkable partnership between culture and politics sought to inspire a population weakened by the Great Depression. Through movies, music, literature, and drama, America looked back to Lincoln. (Produced in 2017) Thomas Doherty   is a cultural historian, professor of American Studies at Brandeis University, and author of  . John Bodnar   is a Distinguished and Chancellor's Professor of History at Indiana University, Bloomington.  (1939) are available to rent or buy on Amazon. Fishko Files  with Sara Fishko Assistant Producer: Olivia Briley Mix Engineer: Bill Moss Additional Engineering: Jennifer Munson Editor: Karen Frillmann